Lead QA Engineer — AI‑Driven Automation (Hybrid)

Hastings Insurance Services Limited; Bexhill-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital insurance provider is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer specializing in automation and AI to enhance QA processes. The successful candidate will lead the QA strategy, improve testing efficiency, and deliver high-quality outcomes across underwriting. This hybrid role requires strong technical skills, leadership experience, and the ability to work closely with engineering teams. Benefits include flexible working, bonuses, and comprehensive wellbeing support.

Benefits

Flexible working

Competitive bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Mental wellbeing programme

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience leading QA or test engineering teams in complex, regulated technology environments.
• Hands-on capability to write, read, and review code.
• Proven experience with AI-assisted testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end QA strategy for all underwriting lines.
• Design and implement QA strategies for live issue investigation.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership in reviewing test strategies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Python proficiency

Test automation design

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Risk-based testing

Agile collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

Tools

Git/GitHub

Azure DevOps

Selenium

pytest

Job description

A digital insurance provider is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer specializing in automation and AI to enhance QA processes. The successful candidate will lead the QA strategy, improve testing efficiency, and deliver high-quality outcomes across underwriting. This hybrid role requires strong technical skills, leadership experience, and the ability to work closely with engineering teams. Benefits include flexible working, bonuses, and comprehensive wellbeing support.